Eligibility Requirements

  • Nominations may be submitted either by a third party or through self-nomination.
  • The nominee must be either an individual or an organization.
  • Individual nominees must be alive at the time of submission.
  • Individual nominees must be at least 18 years of age.
  • The nominee must have established, demonstrable work or initiatives in the field of coexistence and tolerance.
  • The work or initiatives must be implemented or currently in progress, and not merely conceptual or proposed ideas.
  • The work or initiative must have been sustained for a minimum period of one year.
  • The funding source of the initiative must be lawful and compliant with ethical standards.
  • The nominated work or initiative must not be affiliated with partisan activities or aimed at achieving political gains or objectives.
  • The work or initiatives must comply with applicable laws and regulations, as well as with principles of justice and human values.
  • In the case of an organizational nomination, the entity must be a legally established body with a verifiable legal status.
  • The nominee must demonstrate a sound professional and ethical record, free from violations or practices that may compromise integrity or credibility, and must not have been associated with conduct or issues that contradict the values of coexistence and tolerance or negatively impact the reputation of the Award.

Evaluation Criteria for Initiatives

The jury evaluates nominations based on the following criteria:


  • Relevance to the field and scope of coexistence and tolerance
    The initiative must fall within the domains of promoting coexistence and tolerance, and clearly contribute to reinforcing the values of mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation among religions, cultures, and diverse communities. This includes supporting dialogue among civilizations, countering hate speech and extremism, and promoting initiatives that foster rapprochement and positive engagement, thereby contributing to the development of more cohesive and harmonious societies.
    This includes, but is not limited to, areas such as promoting intercivilizational dialogue, rejecting extremism, combating hate speech and violence, and supporting peace and international understanding.
  • Impact and measurable results
    The initiative must demonstrate a positive, tangible, and measurable impact at the societal, regional, or international level, with clear articulation of the scope of impact and the number of direct and indirect beneficiaries.
  • Sustainability and continuity
    The initiative must demonstrate sustainability and the capacity to continue, expand, or be replicated in similar contexts.
  • Innovation and excellence
    The initiative must present a new idea or an innovative approach to promoting coexistence and tolerance, or develop a model that represents a qualitative addition to the field.
  • Clarity of objectives and methodology
    The initiative must demonstrate clearly defined objectives and an implementation plan, and be grounded in a practical methodology that is both applicable and assessable.

General Provisions

  • The Board of Trustees of the Award, or the jury, reserves the right to disqualify any nomination that contradicts the objectives of the Award or the values of coexistence and tolerance, even if it meets the formal eligibility criteria.
  • The decisions of the jury are final and not subject to appeal.
  • The Award administration reserves the right to request any additional information or documentation deemed necessary for the evaluation process.
  • Submission of a nomination constitutes acknowledgment and acceptance of all provisions of these criteria.